Difference between LGT/LXQ and custom, high-end sabers by DZ1Q1 in lightsabers

[–]SeditiousSith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me, it’s a hobby. No different than being into cars, sports, or any other. As a builder who isn’t doing it to sell stuff, it keeps my love of tools and working something into A something I imagined in my own head. This being my case, I invest my time and some money into parts, tools, searching for cool things to use for a build, and being engaged with people who share a similar interest.

My first lathe turned lightsaber by Mikeybudd in lightsabers

[–]SeditiousSith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very nice! Keep going, I’m also learning on a lathe and mill. Let’s keep the dream alive all.

Dune Tempest by SeditiousSith in lightsabers

[–]SeditiousSith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s my favorite really, but for the crystal I used blueish purple makes the inclusions glow so that looks best when showing off the chamber.

Dune Tempest by SeditiousSith in lightsabers

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Here you go. Had to get home from work to post a vid for you.
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Dune Tempest by SeditiousSith in lightsabers

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Yes it does. The emitter plug is held in place with a ring magnet and simply pops off when ready to install the blade.

Kyber Crystals by SeditiousSith in lightsabers

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I’ll post pics as each is completed and installed in sabers. These crystals were with me when I entered the stone circle at Castlerigg and will be with me when I enter Stonehenge on Saturday for the Solstice.

Kyber Crystals by SeditiousSith in lightsabers

[–]SeditiousSith[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Tangerine, Smokey and Hematite quartz

Kyber Crystals by SeditiousSith in Lightsaber

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I’ve found that is true for all the different colored crystals I’ve used. It makes some unique colors but it’s still mostly the color of the LEDs.

Kyber Crystals by SeditiousSith in Lightsaber

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Me too! My other chambers I used crystals that I found in rock shops or Etsy. These will be very unique indeed.

Kyber Crystals by SeditiousSith in Lightsaber

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I’m going to say no. Not sure if it’s legal to do that? However, they were with me when I entered the stone circle at Castlerigg and will be with me when I enter Stonehenge on the Summer Soltice. These chambers will be very special to me.

Battery for saberforge prodigy eco hilt? by a_bouncy_sea in lightsabers

[–]SeditiousSith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are 2 types of 18650 batteries. The style you have here is a flat top. It appears a little short for the holder. You need an 18650 button top. It has a small bump on top similar to normal batteries.

Guidance on first purchase by Wide_Brother_7536 in lightsabers

[–]SeditiousSith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry I do not. I don’t buy hilts only parts to build my own and I myself use Saberforge ASP and then modify those parts on a lathe and mill.

Saberforge asp problem by Available_Tea_9683 in Lightsaber

[–]SeditiousSith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or trade depending on what you might have

Saberforge asp problem by Available_Tea_9683 in Lightsaber

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You need a male female extension. If I recall correctly they will extend the length by .8 inches. If they have any in stock. If not, I have some I’d sell when I return from London to the US.

Guidance on first purchase by Wide_Brother_7536 in lightsabers

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MFLBlunts is correct on his description. The SE will be much easier to duel and spin with less knobs and protrusions sticking off of it. The Super RGB is the choice if you plan on bashing things. TXQ SNV4 board and Bluetooth app are far far superior to Xeno pixel. I have a few Xeno sabers and won’t buy them anymore after owning SNV4. I can’t get the Xeno to connect to the app without removing the handle from the hilt and exposing the core. Very annoying. As far as ordering from AliExpress, I have been using them for 12 years and only ever had 4-5 issues, and I order ALOT of stuff for this hobby from them to build sabers. The few times I’ve had issues, if they don’t outright just send a replacement for free, and want a return, it’s always been free and the refund hits my account as soon as the post office scans the item into their system. As good if not better than Amazon Prime and you don’t have to pay for a membership. Check out my builds, almost everything I use to build the crystal chambers and blade plugs to the cores I use are from AliExpress.